KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,119 km
5,045 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
8,119 km
5,045 mi / 4,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
40°
northeast

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KIX YLW
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code KIX YLW
ICAO Code RJBB CYLW
City Osaka Kelowna
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Vancouver
Elevation 26 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 49.960000, -119.380000

Osaka (KIX) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 8,119 kilometers (5,045 miles / 4,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:54 in Osaka, it's 17:54 in Kelowna. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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